To describe Willie Nelson as a prolific singer/songwriter is an understatement. He’s written hundreds of songs and released at least studio-recorded 70 albums since 1962. However, it’s difficult to pinpoint exact numbers as recordkeeping of his early work is spotty.

Consequently, this is the most complete discography that could be pieced together from multiple sources, including the Library of Congress, Nelson's representation agency and the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, of which he is a member.

Select a decade to explore Willie Nelson’s discography, hover or click for album name.

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Willie Nelson has inspired numerous musicians over his decades-long career. Here’s how a few of his colleagues, collaborators and friends described his contributions to music.

Willie Nelson is one of the most gifted songwriters to have ever set pen to paper or pick to six-string.

His deep catalog spans decades. But what has most inspired me over the years is his ability to combine a relentless work ethic with a joyful outlook. This job of ours is fun. We are lucky to do it. Willie Nelson knows that and shows that every day and every night. He has spent his life giving us his gift. We all owe him a great debt of gratitude

Rhett Miller, The Old ’97s lead singer

Willie’s a natural-born poet poet who speaks the language plainly...a deeply decent human being and unstoppable creative force with the blessed ability to express the soul of a nation.

... a progressive who conserves the moral code of his Texas childhooda visionary who sees unity in diversity; a sublime guitarist; a hardcore gambler; a champion of the underdog; a loyalist; a jokester; a deeply decent human being and unstoppable creative force with the blessed ability to express the soul of a nation.

David Ritz, co-author of Willie Nelson's biography

Willie's music, and I mean the songs he wrote, slay me. He bears the burden of human sadness like Atlas.

When he sings, he's singing to me alone. ”I was driving down the highway with my radio turned on.” That's me in the car with Willie.